Design & Safety Advisor

City Property (Glasgow) LLP provides management, development and disposal of Glasgow City Council’s non operational surplus land and property assets and we are seeking a Design & Safety Advisor to join our team.

HOURS: Full time (35 hours), permanent 

SALARY:  £42,405 to £49,312

ENTITLEMENTS: 26 days annual leave plus 12.5 public holidays, pension with Strathclyde Pension Fund

The Design & Safety Advisor will Champion Health and Safety for Technical Services and ensure compliance with H&S Regulations. They will provide Health and Safety support to project teams in connection with construction and property maintenance activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Provide specialist professional advice and recommendations as it applies to the industry.
• Prepare and maintain project level CDM compliance strategies.
• Undertake due diligence of the Principal Designer role across projects.
• Inform and assist clients in discharging their duties at each stage of the process under the CDM Regulations.
• Receive strategic briefs and advise on the development of the project brief.
• Review implications of procurement methods in respect of CDM regulations.
• Carrying out design reviews with team members and co-ordinate health and safety matters.
• Undertake other professional and technical duties in relation to vacant properties.
• Represent the LLP in a professional and diligent manner meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong working relationships.
• Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety and risk management procedures are understood and adhered to.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) or equivalent.
• Construction related qualification to a minimum of HNC Experience of undertaking Health and Safety duties in a construction related environment.
• A recognised professional qualification such as Chartered Engineer, Chartered Architect or Chartered Building Surveyor or sufficient equivalent experience.
• Certified member of the Association for Project Safety (CMaPS) or similar. Application Form Certificate(s) Commitment to CPD providing supporting evidence.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience of working on a diverse portfolio of non-domestic assets.
• Experience of all current statutory and legislative requirements to perform the duties of the post.
• Choose the best way for communicating for your audience and situation.
• Can keep themselves and team focused on the most important things, but let other people express their views
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• Excellent time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Client management skills. Skilled in the use of information technology including all Microsoft programmes

HOW TO APPLY

The full job description and person specification can be viewed HERE.

If you're interested in applying, please send your CV to recruitment@citypropertyglasgow.co.uk